PRINCESS STREET, LU1 5AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU1 5AT

PRINCESS STREET, LU1 5AT, Luton has recorded a total of 282 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.38 per 1,000 population. This LU1 5AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU1 postcode area, which has experienced 800 crimes and a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU1 5AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU1 5AT, encompassing approximately 9282 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU1 5AT area, explore the LU1 5AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (-33.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (30.23% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (34) incidents (78.95% increase)

LU1 5AT Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Flowers Way with total crimes: 29
  • Police Station with total crimes: 24
  • Kingswood Court with total crimes: 18

PRINCESS STREET, LU1 5AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7130.38-33.64%
Anti-social behaviour567.6530.23%
Vehicle crime346.0378.95%
Public order323.6628.00%
Criminal damage and arson263.4585.71%
Drugs172.80-19.05%
Burglary121.830.00%
Other theft111.290.00%
Robbery91.1980.00%
Possession of weapons40.97-33.33%
Other crime40.43-20.00%
Theft from the person30.43-25.00%
Shoplifting20.32-89.47%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10731.4622.99%
Anti-social behaviour4311.5365.38%
Public order254.63-7.41%
Drugs212.6916.67%
Vehicle crime192.2635.71%
Shoplifting192.0546.15%
Criminal damage and arson142.05-17.65%
Burglary121.51100.00%
Other theft111.2910.00%
Possession of weapons61.19-14.29%
Robbery50.65-16.67%
Other crime50.540.00%
Theft from the person40.54-42.86%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8726.2912.99%
Public order279.373.85%
Anti-social behaviour262.91-61.76%
Drugs182.80-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson171.9430.77%
Vehicle crime141.83-39.13%
Shoplifting131.510.00%
Other theft101.40-28.57%
Theft from the person71.0816.67%
Possession of weapons70.75-22.22%
Burglary60.75-14.29%
Robbery60.65-25.00%
Other crime50.6566.67%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7731.13-27.36%
Anti-social behaviour688.3033.33%
Public order267.33-7.14%
Vehicle crime232.804.55%
Drugs222.4810.00%
Other theft142.37-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson131.51-31.58%
Shoplifting131.4085.71%
Possession of weapons91.40125.00%
Robbery80.9714.29%
Burglary70.86-22.22%
Theft from the person60.75-60.00%
Other crime30.65-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10635.1226.19%
Anti-social behaviour5111.4215.91%
Public order285.4912.00%
Other theft263.0236.84%
Vehicle crime222.8057.14%
Drugs202.3742.86%
Criminal damage and arson192.1526.67%
Theft from the person152.0550.00%
Burglary91.620.00%
Other crime90.97350.00%
Robbery70.97133.33%
Shoplifting70.75-63.16%
Possession of weapons40.75-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8428.66-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour449.05-8.33%
Public order254.7431.58%
Other theft192.6918.75%
Shoplifting192.0572.73%
Criminal damage and arson152.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime141.62133.33%
Drugs141.51-17.65%
Theft from the person101.5166.67%
Burglary91.0850.00%
Possession of weapons50.97-16.67%
Robbery30.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.3250.00%
Other crime20.32-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9028.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour489.70-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson255.1719.05%
Public order192.69-26.92%
Drugs172.05-29.17%
Other theft161.8333.33%
Shoplifting111.72-15.38%
Vehicle crime61.19-33.33%
Possession of weapons60.6550.00%
Burglary60.65-40.00%
Theft from the person60.650.00%
Robbery60.6550.00%
Other crime60.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7228.44-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour547.7612.50%
Public order265.820.00%
Drugs242.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.5961.54%
Shoplifting132.2630.00%
Other theft121.40-36.84%
Burglary101.2942.86%
Vehicle crime91.08-18.18%
Theft from the person60.97-14.29%
Other crime60.6550.00%
Robbery40.6533.33%
Possession of weapons40.43100.00%
Bicycle theft30.4350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9928.764.21%
Anti-social behaviour4810.6714.29%
Public order265.17-3.70%
Other theft192.80-17.39%
Drugs162.05-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson131.72-23.53%
Vehicle crime111.40-8.33%
Shoplifting101.19100.00%
Burglary71.08-22.22%
Theft from the person70.75-36.36%
Other crime40.75100.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.22-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9529.4133.80%
Anti-social behaviour4210.2316.67%
Public order274.5228.57%
Other theft232.9143.75%
Drugs212.4840.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.26-10.53%
Vehicle crime121.830.00%
Theft from the person111.2937.50%
Burglary91.1912.50%
Shoplifting50.9725.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Possession of weapons30.32-25.00%
Robbery30.32-25.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7123.59-15.48%
Anti-social behaviour367.65-25.00%
Public order213.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.2626.67%
Other theft162.056.67%
Drugs151.7225.00%
Vehicle crime121.62-25.00%
Burglary81.29-27.27%
Theft from the person80.860.00%
Possession of weapons40.8633.33%
Robbery40.4333.33%
Shoplifting40.430.00%
Other crime10.43-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8425.647.69%
Anti-social behaviour489.059.09%
Vehicle crime165.17-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson151.72-11.76%
Other theft151.6266.67%
Public order141.62-51.72%
Drugs121.51-52.00%
Burglary111.29-50.00%
Theft from the person81.19166.67%
Other crime40.860.00%
Shoplifting40.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.43-25.00%
Robbery30.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7829.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour448.400.00%
Public order294.740.00%
Drugs253.120.00%
Burglary222.690.00%
Vehicle crime212.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.260.00%
Other theft91.830.00%
Shoplifting80.970.00%
Robbery60.860.00%
Other crime40.650.00%
Possession of weapons40.430.00%
Theft from the person30.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 608 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202443
July 202426
June 202468
May 202451
April 202444
March 202448
February 202454
January 202448
December 202342
November 202336
October 202348
September 202344

A total of 1121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 86.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 2024107
July 202487
June 202477
May 2024106
April 202484
March 202490
February 202472
January 202499
December 202395
November 202371
October 202384
September 202378

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202419
July 202414
June 202423
May 202422
April 202414
March 20246
February 20249
January 202411
December 202312
November 202312
October 202316
September 202321

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311
September 202322

A total of 231 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
July 202417
June 202413
May 202419
April 202415
March 202425
February 202421
January 202413
December 202317
November 202319
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202410
June 202414
May 202426
April 202419
March 202416
February 202412
January 202419
December 202323
November 202316
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 325 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202425
July 202427
June 202426
May 202428
April 202425
March 202419
February 202426
January 202426
December 202327
November 202321
October 202314
September 202329

A total of 242 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202418
June 202422
May 202420
April 202414
March 202417
February 202424
January 202416
December 202321
November 202315
October 202312
September 202325

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202419
July 202413
June 202413
May 20247
April 202419
March 202411
February 202413
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 94 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 202415
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU1 5AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Flowers Way
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Kingswood Court
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Peel Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. George Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Castle Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Rothesay Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Elizabeth Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Manchester Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Vestry Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Liverpool Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chiltern Rise
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Russell Rise
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Stockwood Crescent
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mersey Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Cardiff Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Napier Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Stanley Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Stuart Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Peel Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1